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Dr. Michitoshi Soga obituary

News

… University emeritus professor of physics, died March 3 . He was 86. Soga, a native of Japan, joined the physics faculty … He retired from the faculty in 1993 after 25 years of service to the University, but continued to serve as an … Tokyo University of Education. Before coming to WMU, he was a research associate for 10 years at the Tokyo Institute …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5512

Join the Fun at the 2026 White Cane 5K

College of Health and Human Services

… Western Michigan University’s College of Health and Human Services Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies, … for a day of fun, connection and inclusion while raising awareness of the white cane as an important symbol of … people who are blind or have low vision. Whether you run, walk, volunteer or cheer from the sidelines, everyone is …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/09/join-fun-2026-white-cane-5k

Leo Niemi obituary

News

… business education, died at home in Kalamazoo March 2. He was 92. Niemi, professor emeritus of business information … WMU faculty in 1955 and retired in 1985 after 30 years of service to the University in what is now the Haworth College … to the dean of WMU's business school from 1963 to 1978. He was a board member and international director of the Data …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/206

Geology students conduct research as part of carbon sequestration work

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students might not always expect their professors to admit to them, “I don’t … focused on carbon sequestration may provide an important way to mitigate the effects of climate change caused by the … of Geological & Environmental Sciences] is moving towards more hands-on learning,” Moira Burns , graduate …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/kaczmarekgeos4350

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… brings together all these elements in an innovative way to create mutual benefit.  On Tuesday, Sept. 23 , … this model creates financial returns for investors, new pathways for entrepreneurship in West Michigan and immersive … with both technical expertise and unrelenting customer service.   When the current owner was looking to exit the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

Richard L. Hodges obituary

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… Michigan University faculty member, died Jan. 30. He was 67. Hodges, associate professor emeritus of accountancy … in 1985 and retired in 2010 after 25 years of continuous service to the University. The Kalamazoo resident served as … of Business from 1996 to 2002. His teaching expertise was in the areas of public as well as financial accounting, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/121

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… in Room 208 at the Bernhard Center. This lecture by Dr. Wa’ed Alshoubaki will discuss the ethical issues that might … Grasslands, Garbage Islands and Plastic Trees: Working Toward a Future Ecology Next up is “ Grasslands, Garbage Islands and Plastic Trees: Working Toward a Future Ecology,” with Alec Koppers ,  a second-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568

In Tempo—Twisted information: Professor guides listeners to the tune of media literacy

W Magazine

… by the same name in 2026, is now available on streaming services. Sue Ellen Christian, professor of communication … Innovation Professor 2021-24, and her collaborators wanted to release the musical’s songs prior to its launch to … is as a journalist, and I find media literacy an ideal way to communicate to people how all media messaging, …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/04/tempo-twisted-information-media-literacy-album-sue-ellen-christian

WMU campus set to come alive when Broncos arrive for move-in, Fall Welcome 2026

News

… areas that encourage connection and community. “This space was truly built with students in mind, and I hope they walk in and feel like there’s something for them—a place to … at (269) 387-8514 or through a Bronco Fix-It request . Service Center staff are available Monday through Friday …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/08/bronco-arrival-fall-welcome-2026-campus-ready

WMU to Host Second Annual Southwest Michigan Vision Resource Fair

College of Health and Human Services

… Fair on Saturday, July 18, bringing together organizations, service providers and technology vendors dedicated to … from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College of Health and Human Services, 1240 Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo. Visitor parking … support for themselves, a family member or a client, we want attendees to leave with valuable information, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/06/southwestmichiganvisionresourcefair